“Everything New is Happening All At Once”: A Qualitative Study Exploring Early Career Obstetrician/Gynaecologists’ Preparedness for the Transition to Practice

The transition from residency training into practice is associated with an increasing risk of litigation, burnout, and stress. Yet, we know very little about how best to prepare graduates for the full scope of independent practice, beyond ensuring clinical competence. Thus, we explored the transition to practice (TTP) experiences of recent obstetrics and gynaecology graduates to understand potential gaps in their perceived readiness for practice.